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KS52 BUU

2003 Mercedes-benz C

Blue Petrol 2597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

165,756 mi
Last recorded165,756 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Mercedes-benz C81,364 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS52 BUU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,597cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 165,756 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,227 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2015 162,186 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

osf top mounting noisey

Pass 31 Jan 2014 153,419 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2014 153,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 146,992 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 146,992 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 134,286 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 123,274 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Fail 19 Jan 2011 123,248 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear brake pipes corroded

exhaust bracket broken but still secure

Pass 24 Mar 2009 98,738 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 84,276 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly corroded (2.4.G.4a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear diff/axle has a oil leak?

Pass 14 Feb 2007 68,736 miles

child seat fitted †lamda reading on limit

Pass 9 Feb 2006 49,037 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KS52 BUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C in Blue with a 2,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2003 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 81,364 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KS52 BUU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 23 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KS52 BUU registered?

KS52 BUU is a 2003 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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